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Talk it through.
The first 20 minutes are free. You don't need a diagnosis, or a reason that sounds big enough.
What OCD can feel like
OCD often has two parts. Obsessions are unwanted thoughts, images or urges that cause distress. Compulsions are things you do, out loud or in your head, to feel less anxious or to prevent something bad. You might notice:
- checking, cleaning, counting or repeating until it feels right
- intrusive thoughts that clash with who you are
- seeking reassurance again and again
- spending a lot of time on rituals, or avoiding triggers
Many people with OCD feel ashamed of their thoughts and keep them secret. Having a thought is not the same as wanting it. Therapists hear these things often.
How therapy can help with OCD
CBT with exposure and response prevention (ERP) is the approach most often used for OCD. Over time, many people find the urge to do rituals gets weaker.
Your therapist may also use acceptance skills, so intrusive thoughts can come and go without a fight, and DBT skills for handling the distress that comes with change.
If you take medication for OCD, keep making those decisions with your prescriber. Therapy can work alongside it.
What working with P.A.T.H. looks like
Online sessions can make it easier to practise in the places where OCD actually shows up, such as your home.
- Online, from home. Sessions happen by video, so you can talk from a place where you feel comfortable.
- Qualified therapists. Each therapist's professional designation is on their profile.
- The same therapist over time. You work with one therapist who gets to know you, so you don't start over each session.
- A free first conversation. Start with a free 20-minute consultation to see if the fit feels right. There is no commitment.
- Clear pricing. $175 per session ($220 in Alberta). Free 20-minute consultation. Receipts for extended health benefits. Many extended health plans cover psychotherapy or counselling. Check with your plan which credentials it accepts.
If you've had a psychedelic experience
Some people look for support after a psychedelic experience that left them with unsettling thoughts or questions. Our therapists also offer integration therapy: ordinary psychotherapy to help you make sense of a past experience and what it brought up. Read more about integration therapy after a psychedelic experience.
P.A.T.H. provides psychotherapy only. We do not sell, supply, prescribe, administer, dose or supervise psilocybin or any other psychedelic. Any psychedelic experience is arranged independently by the client and is not part of our service.
